Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Fairmount Park – Racing News and Analysis for May 9, 2026


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Fairmount Park — May 9, 2026 Quick Picks

Fast track expected all day; favor early speed and pace-pressers throughout. Becker barn dominates the morning line with five runners — follow his horses as anchors in all exotic structures.

Race 1 — Maiden Special Weight, 1,210f

Senor Ruben (9) is the overwhelming 1-1 morning-line choice and the clear top selection despite the wide draw. Theoldruggedcross (8) and Big Skookum (1) are the logical secondary choices for exacta coverage. Longshots at 30-1 across the bottom half of the field are throwouts.

Race 2 — Claiming $4,000, 1,210f

Co-favorites What's Crackin (5) and Isabel Ludlow (1) set up a likely speed duel that could benefit Tina's Tapizar (2) at 8-1 if the pace burns hot. Box the two favorites in the exacta and add Tina's Tapizar (2) as the value third leg. Bethy (3) at 10-1 is a live longshot given the quality of her rider.

Race 3 — Claiming $5,000, 1,210f

Last Gasp (1) gets the rail and a fit Becker send at 2-1, making it the top selection. Thundermunnyball (7) at co-2-1 is a legitimate alternative from the outside, with Cocktail Cutie (2) at 4-1 perfectly positioned to inherit the race if either favorite misses. Wicked Sky (4) at 5-1 is the best-priced secondary option.

Race 4 — Claiming $5,000, 1,210f

T Law (3) is the 1-1 morning-line hammer with the ideal mid-field draw and commands straightforward win support. South Of Birminham (1) at 3-1 is the main threat from the rail, with Gonna Pick Domenic (4) at 4-1 offering solid exacta value underneath. Get Me One Too (7) at 30-1 is a clear throwout.

Race 5 — Claiming $4,000, 1,760f

Grandsonsam (5) is the 1-1 chalk in the day's lone route and the most reliable win bet of the afternoon. Crepe Yarns (2) at 2-1 is the main alternative, and barn companion Danville (3) at 3-1 belongs underneath in the exacta. The three remaining runners at 8-1 and longer are fringe exotic inclusions only.

Race 6 — Optional Claiming $20,000, 1,320f

Co-favorites Hot Dance (1) and Mama's Memories (6) at 2-1 each are closely matched at the top, with Hot Dance (1) getting a slight edge from the rail. Too Much Tuesday (8) at 6-1 is the best-priced legitimate alternative and fits well in the exacta. Arose For Lyla (4) at 8-1 with an aggressive rider is the best longshot play.

Race 7 — Optional Claiming $10,000, 1,320f

Q B Nine (9) and Jimmies Big Day (3) are both Manley runners at 1-1 and 2-1 respectively, giving the barn a commanding edge in the largest field of the day. Boat Song (6) at 4-1 is the best alternative outside the barn and the strongest value play on the board. Mister Sharpie (10) and Junior Bug (1) are the only longshots worth including in trifecta spreads.

Race 8 — Maiden Special Weight, 1,210f

Co-favorites Distilled Focus (1) and Itdontcomeeasy (6) at 2-1 each are closely matched, with Distilled Focus (1) earning a slight edge from the rail and an aggressive rider. Lies N Deception (9) at 3-1 is the most interesting alternative and the best betting value in this finale. Delong Shot (2) at 8-1 is the only longshot worth including in exotics.

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